Kelley Bouchard writes about what’s happening in Maine and beyond, with a focus on South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and other communities in Cumberland County. Her interests include housing, immigration, human rights, history, aging issues, sustainability, the environment and the untold story. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. Before joining the staff of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in 1998, she was a reporter for the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2011
Maine high schools honored at Boston jazz fest
BOSTON — Several Maine high schools won recognition at the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival on Saturday, college officials announced today. Cheverus High School in Portland placed third among Class 2 vocal ensembles and student singer Rae Hawkinson won an outstanding musicianship award. South Portland High School placed third among Class 4 […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2011
2 Maine teams win top awards at robotics event
Teams from the New School in Kennebunk and Bonny Eagle High School in Standish take honors at the regional competition.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2011
School cuts hit deeply at staff, services
About 1,200 jobs in Maine are at risk due to an expected $60 million cut in state and federal funds.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2011
Old buildings in need of after-school activity
The economy, the real estate market and public interests determine the reuse of vacant facilities.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2011
Bowen sworn in as education commissioner
Bowen was a middle and high school teacher in Virginia and Maine. Most recently he worked for the Maine Heritage Policy Center.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2011
Retirement incentive deadline extended
Portland school employees now have until March 15 to consider the district’s early retirement offer.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2011
Jazz powerhouse
Texture. Balance. Darkness. Layering.
As Craig Skeffington led the South Portland High School jazz ensemble through practice Thursday afternoon, the band director used words that might apply to a great oil painting, a fine wine or an excellent lasagna.
The 20 student musicians plowed through the Frank Sinatra favorite, “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning,” one of three selections they will perform Saturday at Berklee College of Music’s 43rd High School Jazz Festival in Boston.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2011
Jackson Lab to coordinate state science fair
The fair will take place at Mount Desert Island Regional High School on April 30.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2011
Deering High hosts State Academic Decathlon
The state champs will compete in the national finals on April 27-30.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2011
Portland schools extend retirement incentive deadline
Forty-one initial takers earn annual salaries and benefits totaling $2.6 million.
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